The song was written by Queen Latifah and Big Tank, and was recorded at Battery Studios in
New York City. Timbaland, a co-producer, sampled an uncredited
Chaoui song.
Timbaland has previously used uncredited samples from
North African and
Middle Eastern music. Timbaland also used an uncredited sample of
Aaliyah’s single ''
Don't Know What to Tell Ya'', which he produced in 2001. == Music video ==